Looks like metal bats will stay, for now.

It looks like a deal has been struck in California to avoid a state legislature writing a new law banning metal bats from youth baseball. The agreement looks like the fielders will be required to wear a piece of protective headgear. I am unsure from this article as to which fielders will be required to wear the headgear, or even if this will affect any athletes outside of California. It is natural to assume that the pitcher would be required to wear them. The debate would rage over the infielders, particularly the shortstop and the second baseman. I don't see the need for any of the outfielders to wear the head gear.

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